Monthly Archives: June 2017

2018 Disney Package Prices Available on June 20th

If you previously submitted a quote through the Destinations in Florida Travel Website or the Pixiedust and Dream Vacations Website you may be on the list to be contacted. Just to be sure it is a good idea to fill out a new quote request.

It is best to book any Walt Disney World Package early. All you need to secure a package is a $200 deposit per room. You can make as many payments as you like until your final payment is due 30 days prior to your arrival. Keep in mind there is still a 499 rule where we can only book packages no more than 499 days from today.

First Booking Bonus must submit an Online Quote Request Form prior to 2018 Disney Package prices being released and book a package with in (5) days of receiving your online quote ($25 Disney Gift Card)

Second Booking Bonus Refer a friend and you will qualify for an additional Gift. (Mouse Ears or Autograph Books for the kids)

Extra Perks When booking your package with us:

FREE Itinerary Planning

FREE Online MousePerks (Tips, Tricks, & so much more)

FREE Dining and Show Reservations

FREE Help setting up your My Disney Experience Account.

FREE Fast Pass + Advanced reservations

FREE Discount Watching

One on One Contact to answer all of your questions and help with all of your plans.

Mickey Mouse Autographed pictures for the kids

The Best of Both Worlds

Walt Disney World & Universal Orlando

Universal Orlando Add on: Did you know we have Two options to get you over to Universal Orlando from your Walt Disney World Resort. So if you have not had a chance to visit The Wizarding World of Harry Potter now is the time to begin your next Adventure.

1 or 2 Day Park to Park Ticket with Round Trip Shuttle Transfers from your Walt Disney World Resort.

Take 2 Shuttle Transfer, Stay on site at Disney and get shuttled over to Universal with your luggage and stay on site at Universal for a few days and then the shuttle. will bring you to the airport at the end of your vacation. You can add this to the front or end of your package.

June 5, 2017

Around the Mouse Walt Disney World News

Walt Disney World Theme Parks

Magic Kingdom Park

New! Special Flag Retreat Ceremony on June 6: On June 6, Walt Disney World Resort in partnership with SALUTE Diversity Resource Group will honor World War II veterans at a special Flag Retreat Ceremony in remembrance of D-Day. Visiting from the Orlando VA Medical Center at Lake Nona nursing home facility, these veteran honorees have served in multiple wars, including World War II and the Vietnam War. Guests can witness this special Flag Retreat Ceremony June 6 at 5 p.m. on Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom Park.

New! Limited Time Specialty Hot Now Available at Casey’s Corner: A new Specialty Hot Dog will is now available at Casey’s Corner in Magic Kingdom Park. The Buffalo Chicken Dog features an all-beef hot dog loaded with shredded buffalo chicken, garlic-ranch dressing and celery.

New! Cool Ship at Magic Kingdom New Menu Items: Frusta has landed at Cool Ship in Magic Kingdom Park. Pizza Frusta is a folded pizza-like snack that is easy to eat on-the-go! Choose from tomato and cheese or pepperoni and sausage.

Epcot

New! Updates at Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure: Guests can now start their interactive adventure around World Showcase by visiting AgentPWSA.com on their personal mobile device.

New! New Menu Item at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall: A new pasta dish is on the menu at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall. The new dish is Fylt Pasta; a four-cheese stuffed pasta with white wine-cream sauce, roasted vegetables, chive oil and balsamic glaze.

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios

New! “Disney Movie Magic,” Now Showing: An all-new, cinematic nighttime experience, “Disney Movie Magic,” has debuted at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, transforming the park’s iconic Chinese Theater with state-of-the-art projection mapping technology to place Guests in the middle of a celebration of films from the Disney family of studios. “Disney Movie Magic” highlights dozens of memorable movie moments, from Disney classics like “Mary Poppins” to contemporary blockbusters such as “Pirates of the Caribbean,” the Indiana Jones adventures and this summer’s “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.”“Disney Movie Magic” is presented nightly at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, in addition to regular performances of “Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular.”

New! Cruz Ramirez Coming this Summer: This summer, Cruz Ramirez makes a stop on Pixar Place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to meet fans on her Cars 3 Victory tour. She’s one of the new characters from Disney·Pixar’s “Cars 3.” As a topnotch technician at the Rust-eze Racing Center, Cruz is assigned to train the team’s talented rookies.

New! Minnie’s Summertime Dine Starts June 5: Beginning June 5, Minnie Mouse is inviting all of her friends to Hollywood & Vine, where’s she’s hosting a summertime beach party celebration. This character dining experience features Minnie Mouse and friends dressed for fun in the sun. This summer-inspired buffet features fried shrimp and chips, peach-glazed barbeque pork and spinach and arugula strawberry salad. Guests can dive into decadent desserts such as passionfruit tarts and blueberry lemon cupcakes.

New! Menu Changes at Sci-Fi Dine in Theater Restaurant: New menu items have debuted at Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant, including new burgers featuring a signature blend of beef. The Drive-In BBQ Burger has house-made barbecue sauce, bacon, cheddar, crispy-fried jalapeño and onion straws on a brioche bun. Vegetarians will love the new Falafel Burger with a crispy chickpea falafel patty, arugula, tomato, Tatziki sauce and red pepper aioli on a brioche bun.

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New! Sneak Peek of Disney·Pixar’s ‘Cars 3’ Now Playing: For a limited time, a sneak peek of Disney·Pixar’s “Cars 3” is being presented as part of the One Man’s Dream attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This special preview from Disney·Pixar’s “Cars 3” is available at Disney Parks for a limited time through June 25. Disney·Pixar’s “Cars 3” cruises into theaters in 3D on June 16, 2017.

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom

New! Breakfast offered through June 10 at Restaurantosaurus: For a limited time, Guests can enjoy quick-service breakfast options at Restaurantosaurus in DinoLand U.S.A. The location will open with the park open (including on Extra Magic Hours mornings) and serve breakfast until 10 a.m. from Saturday, May 27, through Saturday, June 10. The location will serve up Mickey waffle platters for both adults and children, breakfast cereals with milk, yogurt parfaits and fruit cups.

New! AVATAR Movie on Sale on iTunes in Celebration of Pandora Opening: In Celebration of the opening of Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park, iTunes is providing a limited time offer on the film AVATAR. The Avatar Extended Collector’s Edition on iTunes is available at the reduced price of $7.99 (reg. $19.99) through June 5th. Exclusively on iTunes, the Extended Collector’s Edition will include a video behind the scenes look inside the Land. The over eight minute piece features an in-depth look at how this dream world became a reality through the collaboration between Lightstorm Entertainment, led by James Cameron (Creator/Director of Avatar) and Jon Landau (Producer of Avatar), and the Walt Disney Imagineering team led by Joe Rohde, Creative Executive. The Extended Collector’s Edition also offers a look at the filmmakers’ journey in the documentary Capturing Avatar, featuring interviews with the creative team behind the film.

New! New Menu Items at Smiling Crocodile: New open-faced BLT Sandwiches are now available at The Smiling Crocodile at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Each sandwich is one snack entitlement on the Disney Dining Plan. Choose from turkey, salmon or pimento-cheese on toasted ciabatta with lettuce, tomato, and thick-cut smoked, house-roasted bacon.

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Disney Springs

New! Preferred Parking Pilot Begins June 1: Beginning June 1, Guests may choose preferred parking for $10 and park in the Lemon or Grapefruit parking lots. Complimentary parking in surface lots and parking garages, as well as valet parking, will remain available.

New! More New Dining Spots Coming to Disney Springs: Three new dining concepts are expected to open by year’s end at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort, with two more on tap for 2018.

2017 Additions This fall, Chicago-based Levy Restaurants is introducing a new Italian concept at Disney Springs, with James Beard award winner and “Top Chef Master” Chef Tony Mantuano leading development. The new restaurant replaces Levy’s Portobello Country Italian Trattoria and will feature dishes inspired by Mantuano’s adventures in Italy.

Also opening in late 2017 is Wine Bar George, with Master Sommelier George Miliotes bringing his expertise to Disney Springs with an unparalleled wine list including more than 100 selections by the bottle and glass in a range of varietals, vintages and prices.

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And The Edison, a lavish “Industrial Gothic” restaurant, bar and nighttime entertainment spot, is expected to open by year’s end. A collaboration of Patina Restaurant Group and Kinetescape’s Andrew Meieran, The Edison is noted for classic American food, craft cocktails and live entertainment including cabaret.

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2018 Plans Jaleo, a concept by world-renowned Chef José Andrés’ ThinkFoodGroup, will open on the West Side, bringing the spirit and flavors of Spain, with an extensive menu of tapas that reflect the rich regional diversity of traditional and contemporary Spanish cuisine.

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And a new Wolfgang Puck concept will open in a new location in Town Center. Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill, will modernize the traditional “bar and grill” concept in a setting inspired by traditional farmhouses with a touch of elegance

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Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

New! Gone Mad Party Returns to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort: Guests can enjoy food and drink offerings for purchase and a view of Happily Ever After fireworks show at Magic Kingdom park. This event will be held Wednesdays in June 7-9:30 p.m. on the outdoor patio by Gasparilla Island Grill.

New! Famous Dish Returns to Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa: Surf and Turf has returned to the menu at Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa! The dish pairs a six-ounce lobster tail with a sixounce sirloin served with Yukon gold rustic mashed potatoes and roasted spring vegetables.

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New Drinks Available at Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort: New specialty candy-inspired beverages are now available at Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! Relax with the Gummy Oasis, which features gummy bears lounging in a delicious frozen pool of frozen cotton candy lemonade. The Watermelon Crush features Nerds® candy mixed into frozen watermelon and cherry lemonade. These drinks are also available in alcoholic versions for adults.

Walt Disney World Resort – Merchandise

New! ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’ Merchandise Now at Disney Parks: “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” officially opens in theaters nationwide on May 26, and the film’s adventures have inspired a treasure trove of new merchandise available at the Walt Disney World Resort. Items include a new Captain Jack Sparrow costume, which features a dress coat with faux brass buttons, a blue and gold vest, multiple belts, and cropped pants. Kids can also dress up as the pirate legend with the separate Jack Sparrow Costume Accessory Set, which features a sword, scabbard, and Jack’s mysterious compass.

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A variety of new T-shirt styles for men, women and kids have also been released, inspired by Captain Jack Sparrow, the film’s logo, and the classic skull and crossbones. There are also three open-edition pins and one limited-release pin (the skull logo).

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Guests at the Walt Disney World Resort can also pick up this limited-edition “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales”-themed MagicBand. The blue band sports the film’s logo, plus one of Captain Salazar’s creatures that filmgoers won’t be able to forget!

New! MagicBand 2 Designs Exclusively for Pandora – The World of Avatar: There are 3 new MagicBand 2 designs featuring Pandora – The World of Avatar. The purple limited-edition graphic band with scenes from nighttime in Pandora (pictured above), features the artwork of Dylan Cole, co-production designer for the upcoming “Avatar” motion picture sequels. The band retails for $32.99.

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There is a blue graphic band which represents the Na’vi pattern. This band retails for $22.99.

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For Annual Passholders, there is a first-ever Passholder exclusive limited edition teal graphic band featuring the phrase “I traveled to Pandora on May 27, 2017.” This band, available opening day, retails at $32.99.

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New! Create Your Own Avatar Action Figure at ACE Avatar Maker in Pandora – The World of Avatar: Using a digital process, guests can now create and personalize their own avatar action figure.” At ACE Avatar Maker, the natural feel of Windtraders gives way as guests step into a futuristic transformation booth. Guests are greeted by an Alpha Centauri Expedition Scan Technician who uses a state-of-the-art, facial capture scanner to enter data into the Hybrid Digitizing System. After an image is captured, guests select their avatar’s body style from four different choices. Both youth and adult sizes are offered. They also choose eye color, facial striping pattern, and hairstyle. Throughout the experience, the technician shares interesting details about the Na’vi. Once the customization process is completed, guests receive an ACE identification tag. This keepsake card is used about 30 minutes later at the ACE Avatar Maker Fabricator inside Windtraders where guests receive their completed action figures

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Closures and Refurbishments

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